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A Rose Is Still a Rose

Aretha Franklin verified
Key: G#M
110 BPM
Standard (E A D G B E)
↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
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Song Fundamentals
Key G#m (G# Minor)
Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature 4/4
Difficulty Level Medium
Capo Position No Capo
Chord Count 3 Unique Chords
Genre Blues
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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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A Rose Is Still a Rose by Aretha Franklin is played in the key of G#m. Arranged in the natural sounding key of G#m in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'A Rose Is Still a Rose' by Aretha Franklin utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The G#m barre chord can be voiced as a partial three-string triad on upper strings to preserve momentum and prevent fingertip strain while practicing. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between G#m and D#m7: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 110 BPM.
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Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – v – iv – v
Song chords:
star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)
Abm Ebm7 C#m7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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This song focuses on a minimalist 3-chord foundation.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding Key G#M Acoustic pitch of original recording
No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape Key G#M Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of G#m without a capo.

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piano Chord Family G#M

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of G#M. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i G#m Tonic
ii° A#dim Supertonic
III B Mediant
iv C#m Subdominant
v D#m Dominant
VI E Submediant
VII F# Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle Uses 3 unique chords throughout the song
check_circle Requires 3 barre chord shapes (Abm, Ebm7, C#m7)
dna MUSICAL DNA:
KEY: G#M • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – v – iv – v • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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quiz How to play the easy chords for A Rose Is Still a Rose (Aretha Franklin)?

To play the Easy Chords for A Rose Is Still a Rose, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for A Rose Is Still a Rose?

The original recording key for A Rose Is Still a Rose by Aretha Franklin is G#M. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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